明知故问 míng zhī gù wèn

DEFINITIONS

  1. to ask a question, already knowing the answer

CHARACTERS

明 míng
HSK 1
bright, light, brilliant; clear
知 zhī
HSK 2
know, perceive, comprehend
故 gù
HSK 3
ancient, old; reason, because
问 wèn
HSK 2
ask about, inquire after